Bmw R 1250 Gs vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Gs vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Bmw R 1250 Gs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Yamaha Tenere 700: 72 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 Gs
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
249 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Gs
9.0/10
"The adventure benchmark that justifies every penny, used or new."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Electronics suite actually works
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
Cons
−Stubbornly expensive used market
−Heavy at low speeds
−Challenging for shorter riders
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph
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